Job Title: Site Manager / Construction Manager – Energy Storage EPC

Location: Germany 

Projects: Germany & Internationally

Salary: Up To €120,000 + Bonus DOE

The Opportunity

We are supporting a rapidly growing energy storage business with the recruitment of an experienced Site Manager / Construction Manager to take ownership of the on-site delivery of large-scale BESS/Energy Storage EPC projects across Europe.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced construction professional who can take responsibility for the full on-site project lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and site mobilisation through to installation, commissioning, handover and close-out.

You will act as the key on-site interface between the company, EPC partners, subcontractors, suppliers, clients and internal engineering/project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards and within budget.

The role would suit someone with a strong background in BESS, PV or other renewable-energy EPC construction, who is comfortable working in an international environment and communicating directly with German-speaking subcontractors and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Construction Management

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the on-site delivery of energy storage EPC projects, from construction planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Develop and manage construction schedules, ensuring key project milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities, construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact project delivery.
• Ensure all construction activities are carried out in accordance with contractual requirements, approved designs and relevant European standards.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for subcontractors, construction partners, clients, suppliers and local stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Design, Procurement, Commercial and O&M teams to ensure effective project execution.
• Resolve technical discrepancies, resource constraints and cross-discipline interface issues on site.
• Provide clear construction instructions and ensure actions are followed through to completion.
• Build strong working relationships with local contractors and construction partners.

Programme, Quality, Safety & Cost Control

• Take ownership of on-site programme, quality, health & safety and cost performance.
• Monitor construction workmanship and ensure compliance with agreed standards and specifications.
• Identify and mitigate site safety risks and ensure appropriate HSE procedures are followed.
• Manage the efficient use of construction materials, labour and other site resources.
• Monitor project costs and identify potential risks or deviations at an early stage.
• Support successful project acceptance, commissioning and final handover.

Pre-Construction & Project Planning

• Participate in site surveys and pre-construction feasibility assessments.
• Assess local site conditions, construction requirements, supply-chain considerations and available resources.
• Develop practical construction strategies based on European regulations, local labour conditions and project-specific requirements.
• Provide recommendations to project leadership to support effective construction planning and decision-making.

Documentation & Project Close-Out

• Ensure all site documentation is accurately maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and manage daily site reports, progress records, inspection documentation, hidden-work records and as-built documentation.
• Ensure documentation is complete and meets client and project acceptance requirements.
• Support the successful completion, handover and close-out of projects.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development and improvement of the company's site management processes, construction standards and EPC workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction efficiency, project delivery and standardisation.
• Stay up to date with new construction technologies, methodologies and best practices within the energy storage and renewable energy sectors.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on site/construction management experience within energy storage, renewable energy or another relevant EPC environment.
• Proven experience managing the full construction lifecycle, ideally from mobilisation through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Previous experience on BESS / energy storage or utility-scale PV projects is highly desirable.
• Experience working on European EPC projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, programme management, quality control, HSE and cost management.
• Practical experience coordinating subcontractors, construction teams, suppliers and multiple project stakeholders.
• Good understanding of international construction standards, safety requirements and energy storage installation/commissioning processes.
• Fluent German and English, with the confidence to communicate directly with German-speaking subcontractors, construction teams and clients.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple site priorities simultaneously.
• Confident decision-maker who can respond effectively to unexpected site issues and keep projects moving.
• Comfortable working in an international, fast-paced environment and undertaking long-term assignments across Europe.
• Knowledge of European construction regulations, labour requirements and local business practices would be advantageous.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a growing energy storage business at an important stage of its European expansion.

You will have genuine ownership of project delivery and the opportunity to work across large-scale BESS EPC projects, collaborating with international engineering, procurement and construction teams.

For an experienced Site Manager or Construction Manager looking to build their career within the rapidly expanding energy storage market, this role offers significant exposure to complex European projects and the opportunity to help shape the company's construction delivery standards as the business scales.